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Film Series

Film Series
The Middle East Studies Center’s film series showcases the rich tradition of cinema in the Middle East and provides opportunities for audiences to view the region in new ways.
Next screening: Wednesday, May 17

Muslim Journeys

Muslim Journeys
Portland State University Library has been awarded a collection of books, films, and other resources chosen with a view to familiarizing the American public with Islam and the cultural heritage of Islamic civilizations around the world.
Book discussion: Friday, May 24

The Arab Uprisings

The Arab Uprisings
Friday, July 12 - Sunday, July 14 | This free, which workshop will provide educators with a context and framework for teaching about the Arab uprisings
Register here
The Middle East Studies Center at Portland State University promotes understanding of the people, cultures, languages and religions of the Middle East.

As a National Resource Center for Middle East Studies under the U.S. Department of Education’s Title VI program, the Center serves as a resource on issues pertaining to the Middle East through activities that reach students and scholars, as well as businesses, educators, and the media. The Middle East Studies Center supports academic conferences, workshops, cultural events, lectures, and a resource library.

The Middle East Studies Center started in 1959 as the first federally supported undergraduate program for Arabic language and Middle East area studies in the nation. Portland State’s Middle East studies curriculum includes foreign language courses in Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish and Persian as well as area studies courses in a number of disciplines. The Middle East studies program boasts a distinguished faculty and vast library resources.